Characterisation Factor Formula

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Characterisation Factor is defined as a quantitative representation of the (relative) importance of a specific intervention. Check FAQs
Cf=(TBP)13SG
Cf - Characterisation Factor?TBP - Molal Average Boiling Point?SG - Specific Gravity?

Characterisation Factor Example

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Here is how the Characterisation Factor equation looks like.

14.1119Edit=(1549.53Edit)130.82Edit
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Characterisation Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Cf=(TBP)13SG
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Cf=(1549.53°Ra)130.82
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Cf=(1549.53)130.82
Next Step Evaluate
Cf=14.111921238809
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Cf=14.1119

Characterisation Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Characterisation Factor
Characterisation Factor is defined as a quantitative representation of the (relative) importance of a specific intervention.
Symbol: Cf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Molal Average Boiling Point
Molal Average Boiling Point (MABP) is defined a measure of the boiling point of a mixture of compounds.
Symbol: TBP
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: °Ra
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Gravity
Specific Gravity is defined as a measure of the density of a substance in comparison to the density of a reference material.
Symbol: SG
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Characterisation Factor?

Characterisation Factor evaluator uses Characterisation Factor = ((Molal Average Boiling Point)^(1/3))/Specific Gravity to evaluate the Characterisation Factor, Characterisation factor is defined as a quantitative representation of the (relative) importance of a specific intervention. Characterisation Factor is denoted by Cf symbol.

How to evaluate Characterisation Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Characterisation Factor, enter Molal Average Boiling Point (TBP) & Specific Gravity (SG) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Characterisation Factor

What is the formula to find Characterisation Factor?
The formula of Characterisation Factor is expressed as Characterisation Factor = ((Molal Average Boiling Point)^(1/3))/Specific Gravity. Here is an example- 14.09977 = ((860.85)^(1/3))/0.82.
How to calculate Characterisation Factor?
With Molal Average Boiling Point (TBP) & Specific Gravity (SG) we can find Characterisation Factor using the formula - Characterisation Factor = ((Molal Average Boiling Point)^(1/3))/Specific Gravity.
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